About The Medical Condition Cortisone

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Cortisone

Cortisone Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Cortisone Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Cortisone?

A naturally occurring glucocorticoid. It has been used in replacement therapy for adrenal insufficiency and as an anti-inflammatory agent. Cortisone itself is inactive. It is converted in the liver to the active metabolite HYDROCORTISONE. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p726)

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